Theodore Cleaver

Over a century ago, America was taking shape, searching for order, and Americans were searching for their identities. Within the country, the population was growing and establishing the United States known today. Four intellectual authors shared their stories and views on history during the progressive era. Robert Wiebe, Richard White, Michael McGerr, and Robert Zieger were the authors who shared their knowledge with those interested in learning more about what transformed our country from the…

The Gilded Age and the Progressive Era began in the 1800s and lasted till the 1920s. In this period, it was marked by major movements for reform against the backdrop of socioeconomic conflicts; in addition, America emerged as a world power. It was the perfect period for business moguls and corrupt politician to manipulate the government and the economy for their benefits; consequently, it involved people at home and internally. During the late 19th and early 20th century, racism, social and…

Sanders left, some could argue he was Ted Cruz right, some could say he was straight down the middle, even others could say he was most like Donald Trump for how badly each of them scared Republican elites. No matter what someone’s opinion of President Theodore Roosevelt is, no one can argue with the fact that he had a great presidency and he truly deserves to be upon Mount…

regards to age is also prevalent when applied to nations, particularly the United States at the turn of the twentieth century during the time of William McKinley’s presidency. As is evident in Eric Rauchway’s book, Murdering McKinley: The Making of Theodore Roosevelt’s America, this fragility became much more obvious to the people of the United States when he was assassinated by the anarchist immigrant, Leon Czolgosz. His foreign background was simultaneously brought into question and…

President Woodrow Wilson Woodrow Wilson’s educational background in history and political science, experience as a college professor and president of Princeton University, along with his performance as the Governor of New Jersey, led to his election as the twenty-eighth President of the United States, allowing him to implement his strong idealistic views, and transform America’s domestic and foreign policies. Thomas Woodrow Wilson was born on December 28, 1856 in Staunton, Virginia (Nordholt…

organizations and that the government should be more powerful. However, it is only the bad trusts that are creating problems, while the good trusts are imposing no threat to the people. In response to the increasing power of businesses, President Theodore Roosevelt implemented a new domestic policy, known as the ‘Square Deal’. Through this policy, Roosevelt advocated control over consumer protection, corporations, and the conservation of natural resources. Roosevelt became known as a…

Throughout the world America has faced many hardships and obstacles to get where it is today, a powerhouse of the 21st century and a king of the jungle in terms of economic, political, and social stature. As America has made its journey through the times there have been many inspirational, historic figures that put the success of the United States right on their backs. These icons have pathed America to success and fulfillment for many days to come. Presidents are a big impact on how exactly…

Jacqulyn Duarte History 18, MW 9:10am October 27th ,2017 Calvin Coolidge and Franklin Roosevelt’s vision for America Throughout the 1900’s there have been events that have made a major impact on the way Americans vision the united states of America, because of the sharply different beliefs that both former president Coolidge and Roosevelt possessed. Coolidge envisioned a government that was constitutionally limited and his political philosophy was rooted in the beliefs of the American…

While the duration of World War I several nations around the globe were immensely affected. The United States of America was one country whose actions toward this brutal war were influenced by their commander in chief. President Woodrow Wilson. He was the 28th president of the United States, who was able to lead and direct our beloved democracy to success. Woodrow Wilson was first nominated for presidency in 1912 at the Democratic Convention. Wilson fulfilled his duties as a leader throughout…

In today 's American political system, voters find themselves confronted with two options. These two options being the ever conflicting platforms of the Democratic and Republican parties. Regardless of an individual voter 's personal views, they don 't have much choice in what happens to their country. Many call this choice of parties “picking from the lesser of two evils,” stating that no choice represents them. Public support of the parties is somewhat forced by lack of choice, clearly shown…